Check out the video interview with Deep Creek here! Over the past few years Deep Creek beers have earned their way into the hearts of beer fans on Auckland's North Shore and Waiheke Island thanks to their brewpubs in Brown's Bay, Orewa and Oneroa

Gypsy brewers... brewers without a home. These guys are the ultimate beer pirates, they spend all their time dreaming up great beers and then hi-jack some other brewery with spare capacity to whip up their recipes. Smart we recon. See the definition from Wikipedia below.

"In a perfect world, you’d be able to enjoy every beer you drink in peace: sip it, love it, and swap it for another cold one once it’s gone. But it’s not that simple: These days, lots of guys like talking about beer almost as much as consuming it. Ever imbibe with a brewhead? It can be like watching a blockbuster action flick with a film critic: You just want to sit back and watch stuff blow up, but he can’t stop pointing out all the technical camera work.

So if your buddy’s an aspiring beer sommelier, you’ll need to keep pace without sounding dumb. Here are some beer basics to help you bluff your way through any suds-soaked conversation: "